Rockingham MP joins Australian Breastfeeding Association’s Breastfeeding is Welcome Everywhere project

Rockingham MLA Magenta Marshall has thrown her support behind an initiative aimed at giving breastfeeding mothers a warm and welcoming environment. The first-term politician, who announced in February she was pregnant, has joined the Australian Breastfeeding Association’s Breastfeeding is Welcome Everywhere project. The project aims to highlight venues and spaces that have created an inclusive atmosphere for mothers they can easily access for spontaneous visits in an effort to foster community support for breastfeeding in public spaces. Ms Marshall said she wanted her Railway Terrace office to “be accessible and inclusive to everyone” in the community. “Joining the Breastfeeding is Welcome Everywhere movement aligns perfectly with this vision,” she said. “This initiative by the Australian Breastfeeding Association is vital for young mums to feel safe and supported while breastfeeding in the community.” ABA Breastfeeding Friendly Australia manager Emily Carrolan said the initiative identified venues that provided a safe and accepting environment for breastfeeding mothers. “This program is a crucial step towards creating a culture of support and understanding for breastfeeding mothers,” she said. “We are thrilled to welcome Magenta Marshall MLA’s office as one of the latest venues to join this impactful initiative.” The office is one of only four venues in the region registered with the project. Rockingham and Districts Toy Library, Kwinana Recquatic and Bru’s House in Golden Bay are also BWE accredited. More information and a map of locations is available here.